Journal article
Impaired conflict resolution and alerting in children with ADHD: evidence from the Attention Network Task (ANT).
KA Johnson, IH Robertson, E Barry, A Mulligan, A Dáibhis, M Daly, A Watchorn, M Gill, MA Bellgrove
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines | WILEY | Published : 2008
Abstract
BACKGROUND: An important theory of attention suggests that there are three separate networks that execute discrete cognitive functions. The 'alerting' network acquires and maintains an alert state, the 'orienting' network selects information from sensory input and the 'conflict' network resolves conflict that arises between potential responses. This theory holds promise for dissociating discrete patterns of cognitive impairment in disorders where attentional deficits may often be subtle, such as in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHODS: The Attentional Network Test (ANT), a behavioural assay of the functional integrity of attention networks, was used to examine the perform..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This work was supported by grants from the Irish Health Research Board, Science Foundation Ireland and the Irish Higher Education Authority's Programme for Research in Third-Level Institutions. KAJ is supported by the Health Research Board of Ireland. The Attentional Network Task was kindly provided by Dr Jin Fan. We would like to thank Michelle Keavey, Catherine O'Kelly and Dr Gina Joue for help with data collection, Dr David Hevey for statistical advice, the referring child and adolescent psychiatrists from the Health Service Executive, South Western, Eastern and Midlands areas, the Lucena clinics, and all the participating children and their families.